Senior Technology Specialist, Quality

Equitable; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Technology Specialist in Quality to enhance their testing processes. This role requires both manual and automated testing to ensure software meets standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software testing and automation experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with familiarity in C#, JavaScript, and QA methodologies. The position is hybrid, with time spent at their Waterloo office and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Generous vacation package

Company-paid benefits program

Immediate pension enrollment with matching

Tuition support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with software testing practices.
• 5+ years of experience in test automation.
• Strong knowledge of C# and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize automation frameworks.
• Create and execute Test Strategies and Plans.
• Lead bug analysis and communicate defects.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Defect tracking

Test automation

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience

Tools

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Postman

SQL

SoapUI

Job description

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact for our clients, our communities, and each other.

Opportunity

We are seeking a strong, dynamic, and talented individual to join our team of professionals in the capacity of Senior Technology Specialist, Quality. This role brings testing expertise in both manual and automated testing to ensure our applications meet functional, performance, and coding standards.

Position Title

Senior Technology Specialist, Quality

Reports To

Senior Technology Manager, Digital

Department

IT Individual

Term

Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements

This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize new/existing automation frameworks.
• Create and execute Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Cases.
• Perform automated and manual testing.
• Lead/Assist with test analysis and participate in technical analysis meetings.
• Identify and document defects until resolution.
• Communicate and explain defects to team members and assist team in bug fixes.
• Provide technical guidance to peers and/or end-users regarding technologies that enable continuous delivery of shared solutions.
• Assist in the maintenance of existing internal processes and quality system management documentation to uphold quality standards.
• Inspect systems and processes to identify opportunities for workflow improvements and enhanced efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, college diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with software testing practices such as test planning, test execution, and defect tracking.
• 5+ years of experience in test automation.
• Sound knowledge of QA practices, tools, methodology, and processes.
• Relevant experience with testing tools such as Azure DevOps and automation tools such as Selenium, N-Unit, JMeter, TestComplete, Ready API, etc.
• Experience with Test Management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of web service testing tools such as SoapUI, Postman.
• Strong knowledge of C# and JavaScript; knowledge of React libraries preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry preferred.
• Experience with XML file manipulation and SQL.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
• Awareness and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Experience in Agile and knowledge of CI/CD.
• Having or working toward QA certification considered an asset.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• Annual vacation allowance and generous vacation package.
• Company‑paid benefits program.
• Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching.
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment.
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance.
• Onsite full‑service cafeteria with a variety of daily options.
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks.
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be asked to complete an assessment and will be required to undergo background screening in accordance with company policy.

This position is available due to an existing vacancy.

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